Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Pediatrician (Contract)
Reports to: Program Manager
Work Location: Los Angeles, CA 90018 and in the client’s homes
Compensation: Competitive Pay
Schedule: Flexible Hours - 2 Days per week

Who We Are:
ECF was founded in 1946 by a group of parents and community activists who sought to establish a day training program as an alternative to institutional care for individuals with developmental disabilities. For the last 75 years we have worked to improve the lives of children, youth and adults in the Los Angeles County area by offering a wide range of experiences and opportunities to encourage individuals to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities. The mission of ECF is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning, and emotional barriers — empowering them to reach their greatest potential.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direction the Program Manager will provide services to children ages 0-3, who have or are at risk of having developmental delays, and their families in a manner that is congruent with ECF’s mission.

Essential Duties:

• Diagnosing and treating illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries.
• Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Collecting, recording, and maintaining patients' information and histories.
• Prescribing and administering treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care.
• Advising patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Conducting research and remaining up to date on current trends, discoveries, and developments in the field.
• Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members.
• Monitoring patients' conditions and progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/ License: Doctor of Medicine-Pediatrics residency. Certification through the American Board of Pediatricians

Experience: 10 years of experience providing services to children ages 0-3 in a healthcare setting.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

• Ability to assess developmental delays in children ages 0-3 years.
• Bi-lingual (English/Armenian or English/Spanish).
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Computer skills sufficient for report writing

REQUIREMENTS

• Driving is an essential function of this position. Proof of valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required. While driving for work, should a need arise, the employee’s insurance is deemed primary and ECF’s coverage is secondary.
  Driving Disclaimer - Employees driving for company business must maintain a clean record and operate vehicles safely and responsibly. Company vehicles will be monitored and activity recorded. Violations of the driving policy may result in disciplinary action, including suspension of driving privileges, reassignment, or termination.

• First Aid and CPR certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.

Job Tags

Contract work, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,

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